> with say a western government their enforcers will happily imprison anyone not giving what the government ("kin") says is owed Big difference between taxatio

> with say a western government their enforcers will happily imprison anyone not giving what the government ("kin") says is owed Big difference between taxation and patronage is when the rules are known. You generally know ex ante what you should owe in taxes. With patronage, if you have a windfall, the rules adjust to require you give it away.